IBM Applications Developer reviews

4.0

85% would recommend to a friend

(3,590 total reviews)
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Arvind Krishna

85% approve of CEO

74% positive business outlook

Applications Developer employees have rated IBM with 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 3,590 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Applications Developer professionals have a good working experience there. IBM is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Applications Developer professionals compared to other employers within the Tecnologías de la información industry (3.9 stars).

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4.0
Apr 6, 2026

Good

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Had a good time at IBM

Cons

Growth might feel a bit slow

1.0
Apr 5, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Strong brand name and good learning opportunities Exposure to enterprise-level projects and technologies Performance recognition programs (e.g., GDP / Performance Awards) Collaborative teams and structured processes in many areas

Cons

Internal processes during sensitive situations can feel opaque Communication and clarity during escalations or investigations may be limited Decision-making can sometimes appear one-sided without full visibility into evidence Exit process may feel rushed, with limited time provided to respond or present additional information

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